EchoChief.com is

the independent news source for those involved in cardiovascular ultrasound

edited by industry & clinical veterans focused on the future of echocardiography

helping you create time and save money

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About The Editor

Acknowledged
by his peers as a leader in echocardiography, Timothy Thigpen has
worked with clinicians, researchers and ultrasound manufacturers for
over 20 years, helping them to improve their performance in markets
around the world. Beginning in 1982 with some of the first stress echo
exams, through the next decade with intra-operative transesophageal, to
today’s advances in 3D echocardiography, Tim has been at the forefront
of emerging markets. His breadth of experience in echocardiography
affords him a unique perspective on the opportunities and consequences
of new ultrasound technologies.

After
graduating from Seattle University's School of Science and Engineering
with a B.S. in Diagnostic Ultrasound, Tim earned an MBA from the Lake
Forest Graduate School of Management. He has served on the boards of
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography and The American Society
of Echocardiography. He has co-authored over a dozen original
manuscripts on various aspects of echocardiography. After holding
several clinical and research positions, Tim gained his commercial
ultrasound experience with Acuson in 1988, where he held management
positions in clinical applications, product development and strategic
marketing.

Tim is also
President of Insonoart, Inc, a web publishing firm active at the
intersection of the medical arts, science & the health care
consumer.